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Through the MARINA website since MARINA has been mandated through Executive Order 242 as the official repository of all records of certified seafarers at all levels.
Q: In summary, what are the requirements of the STCW Convention for the issue of certificates?
A: Item 3 of Regulation I/9 of the Convention states: "Candidates for certification shall provide satisfactory proof:
1. Of their identity;
2. That their age is not less than that prescribed in the regulation relevant to the
certificate applied for;
3. That they meet the standards of medical fitness, particularly regarding eyesight and
hearing, established by the Party, and hold a valid document attesting to their medi-
cal fitness, issued by a duly qualified medical practitioner recognized by the Party.
4. Of having completed the seagoing service and only related compulsory training
required by these regulations for the certificate applied for; and
5. That they meet the standards of competence prescribed by these regulations
for the capacities, functions and levels that are to be identified in the endorsement
to the certificate."
Q: where and to whom shall any complaint be filed in connection with any problem in the assessment and certification procedures undertaken by TESDA, by its accredited assessors in any of its accredited assessment venues?
A: Issues and problems may be raised with:
Director General Edicio G. dela Torre
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
TESDA Complex, East Service Road
Taguig, Metro Manila
Alternatively, concerns about the conduct of the assessment and certification process, including any and all suggestions for its improvement may be sent to:
The Quality Assurance Manager for the Maritime Sector
5F TESDA Complex
East Service Road
Taguig, Metro Manila
Telefax: (63-2) 818-7726
Email: caparagua@edsamail.com.ph
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